Close
Close
Advanced Search

Vagabonds of DyfedClick to magnify
Quick Preview
/gs_flipbook/flip.php?xml=/demo_xml/240583.xml&w=500&h=254
Full‑size Preview
https://watermark.drivethrurpg.com/pdf_previews/240583-sample.pdf

Vagabonds of Dyfed

ADD TO WISHLIST >
Selected Option:

An unholy union between the OSR and PbtA. A modern take on fantasy rpgs compatible with the classics.

6f7867fe42bb0c7b74a7ddf1f0148ce3_original.tif?w=680&fit=max&v=1517847136&auto=format&q=92&s=af3312d2da31835c6f8695f5de7ece37

Vagabonds of Dyfed is designed to emulate old-school rpgs with streamlined mechanics. It focuses on “traditional” emergent storytelling and fictional positioning, while leveraging a cut-down Powered by the Apocalypse mechanic.

Vagabonds picks the pockets of greater games: World of Dungeons, Barbarians of Lemuria, Blades in the Dark, City of Mist, the Black Hack and the Whitehack, and of course Moldvay’s venerable Basic.

  • Less swingy and random than most d20 games

  • Easy rules for tactics, clever approaches, and problem solving

  • Players roll everything (usually)

  • A single roll for attack and damage (which scales)


The game is (mostly) mechanically compatible with OSR retroclones, but benefits from a non-binary PbtA style system.

  • A single PbtA “move” core: 2d6 + mod, tiered results

  • Player-generated traits instead of playbooks or attributes

  • High character lethality (low HP, old school damage)

  • Strong GM authority (permissions, GM adjudication)


Basically, we set out to make World of Dungeons on steroids and came pretty close.

Character Sheet

Table of Contents

Quick Reference (by David Schirduan)


How Is It (Not) OSR?

The GM principles and methods are written to:

  • Present situations, not plots

  • Challenge both the player and the character

  • Discard any notion of fairness or balance

  • Remain an impartial judge and referee; an objective observer

  • Reveal the world through immersive play -- things aren’t collaboratively built by the group; it favors verisimilitude

  • Maintain GM authority


The game is built to be as close to compatible to 0e and B/X (Moldvay style) as possible.

  • HP and damage align with B/X, WoDu, and similar clones

  • PC power level and growth curve is similar to Basic, only 6 levels (most abilities grant tools, not numerical power)

  • Healing is difficult and can be time consuming; some injuries are permanent

  • Spells demand sacrifice and can yield unintended consequences


While 2d6 + mod isn’t compatible with B/X AC and attack rolls, this isn’t the first OSR game to eschew such mechanics (Maze Rats, Barbarians of Lemuria, Black Hack). Since the roll is based more on what the character can accomplish as opposed to the nature of the challenge, it plays more like the Whitehack and many other OSR saving throw systems (Labyrinth Lord, etc).

Even though you can ignore a monster or a challenge’s attack and AC, there are mechanics for tweaking especially difficult tasks or enemies. There’s a thorough section on converting and creating monsters from old school games (with many must-have monster statblocks included) making it easy to adjust as necessary.


Module Flexibility and Incorporation

Most OSR modules, adventures, spells, and monsters are ready to pick up and play as is. Converting the few things that don’t perfectly align is trivial and can be done on the fly. Grabbing your favorite adventure from DCC, LL, or Basic takes almost no additional prep.


Character Creation

One of the biggest departures from the OSR is the way characters are created; less random and more flexible than most old school games. The closest OSR analog is Barbarians of Lemuria or Whitehack, but chargen is solidly in the “new school” camp.

Each player defines a few traits that describe the character (their approach, their background, etc) and when those traits are relevant they gain a bonus to their roll. Additionally characters have lineages (elf, dwarf, etc) and special abilities, spells, and so forth.  


Random Tables?

Other than those associated with magical mutations or traveling through the harsh wilderness, Vagabonds doesn’t have many random tables. We feel that there is an endless supply of those already out there; Vagabonds is trying to streamline the systems at play, not provide a lot of additional flavor or content.


What OSR Games is it most similar to?

It plays like a combination of White Hack, Maze Rats, and Basic.


How is it (Not) PbtA?

The game’s presented in a barebones, compact way. It can be hard for those used to other PbtA games to pick it up and run it like Dungeon World or Fellowship. Much of the advice and GM material found in other PbtA games is absent here; and that’s by design.

Vagabonds is meant to be as light and dense as possible; while there’s little to no advice, GM moves, or spelled out agendas, there are dozens of examples and principles to follow. We feel that the spirit of the game will come naturally to those through its play.


No playbooks?

Well, sort of. There are several character “archetypes” in the back of the book which function very similarly to playbooks. However character creation is a lot like World of Dungeons mixed with City of Mist — a combination of free form traits and player selected abilities.

Basically there’s a system in place for “building your own playbook,” not unlike early versions of Blades in the Dark or Uncharted Worlds. If you’ve played Freeform Universal, RISUS, or Fate, it won’t be unfamiliar.


Only one move?

The core is limited to a single move; basically Defy Danger. Most of the time the GM can make a ruling or interpretation and move on. However, there are tons of additional moves in the form of techniques.

Techniques are structured like PbtA moves but fill the role of spells, feats, or special abilities from other fantasy rpgs. All of these techniques conform to genre conventions (fantasy skullduggery), but since they’re not bundled into playbooks you’re able to mix and match til your heart’s content. This allows you to maintain the PbtA principle of sticking to the theme of the game without restricting you to a confined playbook structure. It’s admittedly more burdensome on the player (you can use the Archetypes all the way through level 6 if you wish) but the added customization is half the fun.


So like Dungeon World? Freebooters on the Frontier?

While related, it’s pretty dissimilar to those games. There’s much less meta-collaboration or player agency. Some might call Vagabonds primarily “actor stance” as opposed to “author stance;” the game encourages a clear distinction between GM authority and player input.

Dungeon World is of course a huge source of inspiration (it is what gave rise to World of Dungeons in the first place) but many of its rules have been discarded in favor of simpler, older, harsher ones. Likewise, it plays very differently due to the single-roll attack + damage, lack of playbooks, and shallower overall power curve.


What Else Is in the Book?

Check out the table of contents, or review the list below:

  • Examples: tons of examples, some for practically every rule or subsystem in the game.

  • Plan and Prep rolls: speed up play if you don’t have time to plan every detail and stow every torch

  • Tool kits: packets of semi-abstracted gear and items

  • Travel turns: track and trigger random dungeon or wilderness encounters

  • Hirelings: allies, mercenaries, even warhounds

  • Easy but interesting equipment rules: equipment functions like a combination of tags and techniques, sometimes granting permissions or bonuses, other times entire abilities or spells

  • Magic: various interpretations of how magic can work in your game (techniques only? Traits permissible? Anyone?)

  • Downtime scenes: cribbed and simplified from Blades in the Dark, but works surprisingly well in this context

  • Decays and hazards: weather, poisons, spell-mutations, and looming threats

  • Premade archetypes: want to get started playing in five minutes? Grab an archetype and start slayin’

Book Format

The game comes in two formats:

  • A digital-only, single-column PDF great for phones or smaller screens
  • A print, black and white, two-column square layout

When you buy the game you get the PDF of both versions in case you prefer the wider, two column format. Likewise, when you buy the print version you get all PDF formats. Finally, note that even though DT lists the game as "color" the interior of the book is printed in black and white; color printing is the only way we can get the higher quality paper. 


pixel_trans.gif
pixel_trans.gif
 
 Customers Who Bought this Title also Purchased
pixel_trans.gif
pixel_trans.gif
Reviews (6)
Discussions (16)
Customer avatar
Kaimana W October 09, 2023 9:48 am UTC
PURCHASER
I bought the print version when it was on sale but accidentally didnt get the one that comes with the pdf. They're the same price. Could you possibly send me a pdf copy?
Reply
Customer avatar
Ben D October 09, 2023 1:51 pm UTC
PUBLISHER
Sure! Email me at bendutter@gmail.com and I can send you a promo link.
Customer avatar
Palmer S May 11, 2023 7:37 pm UTC
PURCHASER
Quick question: is there a baked-in consequence for rolling a 7-9 on a player's attack roll, other than just naturally dealing piddling damage? I'm thinking of how in Dungeon World PC's and enemies deal damage to each other on a 7-9, but the way defense rolls work in Vagabonds, it doesn't seem like it would work the same way. Thanks!
Reply
Customer avatar
Ben D May 12, 2023 8:04 pm UTC
PUBLISHER
No hard set consequence besides damage. But any 7-9 can always reveal a complication as the GM sees fit.
Customer avatar
Nathanael C January 13, 2023 5:13 am UTC
PURCHASER
Trying to finally run this, and we dig character creation, but one very important thing seems to be missing: starting equipment. Hey Ben, how do you assign starting equipment?

Also, the Speed values of the example character archetypes make no sense to me. Can you break them down to how they were calculated?
Customer avatar
Hill S May 06, 2020 5:58 pm UTC
How would you go about converting spells/powers from other OSR games into Techniques? Are there hard-coded rules for such a thing, or is it just a sorta "do your best to keep it in line with everything else"?
Reply
Customer avatar
Ben D May 09, 2020 4:31 pm UTC
PUBLISHER
Definitely more of the latter. In general, think about what the purpose of the spell/power is trying to accomplish and then work backwards from there.
Customer avatar
John C February 03, 2020 9:59 pm UTC
PURCHASER
I've bought both the core rulebook and the Companion (and the two other books), and I like so much of what I'm reading. I have a strong background in OSR (I played B/X D&D when it first came out and still have my original books!), and have played a bit in the PbtA world, including Dungeon World and World of Dungeons. While I liked them both, there are aspects that didn't do it for me. Vagabonds, however, removes those aspects and seems to hit just the right spot for me.

However, I must admit that I'm really struggling with the magic system. Why does the sample PC Shorjahl have to take both a Foreground in pyromancy, and then a Technique in the same? Is it because he'll get to add two aptitude to his roll, as opposed to just adding one? If he didn't take the Pyromancer technique, does the player or the GM determine what he can cast and what are the effects of his roll, since these aren't spelled out as they are in a technique?

And the Elvish Magic section on p. 73 just makes no sense...See more
Reply
Customer avatar
Ben D April 21, 2020 2:04 am UTC
PUBLISHER
Sorry there John; I didn't get a notification you left a comment here!

Magic is pretty freeform. There are essentially three things at play:
1) Permission: you can do it
2) Aptitude: your bonus to a roll if needed
3) Technique: do you have a more specifically applicable Technique or "move"

Some tables like to let magic be more common and easier, which means that anybody has Permission if they just have a trait or a lineage that relates to it (such as elf or [mage] as a trait); other tables want to make magic rarer and require a higher "cost" to get access to it (such as limiting it to Techniques or items).

The example in the book (Shorjahl) is used to "work" for both limitations: they have a technique AND a relevant trait. Also, the trait applies to bonuses to rolls that might not actually be a magic roll, things like knowledge or using scrolls or recognizing fire demons, etc.

Most of what the traits do grant...See more
Customer avatar
Welle7 Collect-Lounge T August 14, 2019 3:13 pm UTC
PURCHASER
hi!

a friend of mine is probably starting a new campaign, using the Vagabonds system. I run combat (and everythig else for that matter) theatre-of-the-mind-style, but he played only dnd 5e untill now, and really really really likes combat on a grid. (really!)

do you have any experience with Vagabonds on a grid? Does it work well? Suggestions?

thanks!
Reply
Customer avatar
Yochai G August 14, 2019 6:45 pm UTC
PURCHASER
Have you ever run combat in Dungeon World? It's like that.
Reply
Customer avatar
Welle7 Collect-Lounge T August 15, 2019 3:22 pm UTC
PURCHASER
unfortunately no
Reply
Customer avatar
Yochai G August 15, 2019 3:31 pm UTC
PURCHASER
Checkout this example in the Dungeon World Guide:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzeF5GXNEsnfUjU0NXRDM1dFN1k/view
Customer avatar
Chad K April 11, 2019 5:04 am UTC
PURCHASER
How does magic work? Are there the typical spell types? Sleep, magic missiles, fireballs, illusions, etc?
I ordered both books, so I guess ill find out, but im curious. ( silly me did not get the pdf)
Reply
Customer avatar
Ben D April 11, 2019 3:04 pm UTC
PUBLISHER
Hi Chad; if you ordered the books the PDF should come included. Let us know if you're not able to access it for some reason.

As for spells, the most mechanical-centric way is to rely on your character's "techniques," which are sort of like PbtA moves that you can take every level. So you can take the Pyromancer technique, for example, and you gain a special ability to use fire magic.

However, there are guidelines on allowing magic to come simply from "traits," which are more endemic to your character's personality and ability. So if you had a trait tag of "Studied magic at the Capital" then the GM might allow you to cast spells that make sense with your background.
Reply
Customer avatar
Chad K April 11, 2019 6:05 pm UTC
PURCHASER
When I ordered the print copies of Dyfed & the Cyclopedia I checked the " hardback color copy" and not the " hardback color copy+ pdf" because I wasn't paying attention and they are usually different prices. I don't use pdf often.
Im an old school rpg guy, I don't know what PbtA is. Lol. Sorry. I saw some reviews and pictures of the books and it sounded very interesting so I ordered harbacks of each. Love the square format too.
Beastkin sound fun. Snake kin with jelly bones. Frog kin with mighty leap. Lizard kin with tough hide. Boar kin with iron stomach. Neat.
Ok. So no spell lists, but spells dependant on background.
So trait/ background of " apprentice hedgewizard" would give you some minor spells. " outcast from order of Necromancers" would give you different spells. I enjoy different spell names than standard anyway. No " magic missiles" but instead. " persistent bolts of agony". No " invisibility"...See more
Customer avatar
Federico V February 28, 2019 11:02 pm UTC
PURCHASER
Love the game!! Sadly I discover it after the finish of the Vagabonds Cyclopedia kickstarter... when it will be possible to buy the Cyclopedia somewhere?
Reply
Customer avatar
Ben D March 01, 2019 12:49 am UTC
PUBLISHER
Thanks Federico! Don't forget to leave a review if you enjoy the game!

As for Cyclopedia, it should be out to the public in March of this year.
Reply
Customer avatar
Federico V March 02, 2019 12:41 pm UTC
PURCHASER
Thanks Ben!!
Customer avatar
John G December 16, 2018 7:04 am UTC
PURCHASER
Digging this game. I don't buy a lot of hardcopy books, but this will be one -- great job, Ben, you've managed to trim away all the fiddly and overwrought bits of PbtA while honing the spirit and awesome core mechanic.

A question -- do folks recommend the softcover or hardcover? Happy with what you have, quality-wise?
Reply
Customer avatar
Ben D December 18, 2018 12:03 am UTC
PUBLISHER
Hey thanks John!

(Not a consumer, obviously, but can weigh in on the different versions of print). The interior is completely identical -- paper, print quality, saturation, etc. So the only difference is the outer wrap: softcover is a bit easier to slip into a pack or folder, but it's easier to beat up accidentally. I find that all DT bindings are a bit "sticky" since they use a glue-based perfect binding instead of sewn.

This means that either way, if you're using the book a lot at the table, it's going to eventually come apart. Because of that I generally recommend the softcover for in-person groups, because it's less expensive and easier to replace if you do have one fall apart.

However, if you're more of a collector or are very gentle with your books, the hardcover FEELS better. If that makes sense.
Customer avatar
Nicholas C July 15, 2018 2:13 pm UTC
PURCHASER
I don't seem able to leave a review, but a couple of comments

- this is an excellent game
- but you absolutely need the quick reference sheet linked in the publisher's comments above - it contains rules details that aren't in the rulebook itself
- some text can be slightly misleading at first glance due to the use of "they" and "their" instead of he/she. I'm all for non-gender determinative text, but in some instances here it can be a bit confusing
Reply
Customer avatar
Ben D July 16, 2018 3:00 pm UTC
PUBLISHER
Hey thanks Nicholas! Yeah they changed the review process, not sure what is allowed and not allowed anymore. Could you clarify what rules are missing between the reference? The rules quick reference was written by David Schirduan referring only to the text itself; so I'm a bit confused!

Your note about using singular "they" is spot-on, it can be a bit confusing. I tried to limit the example text to only having a single character that way it'd be easy to reference, but when there's a single character and a group of NPCs (such as describing Shorjahl and the group of soldiers at the fort) it's hard to follow.

Thanks again!
Reply
Customer avatar
Nicholas C July 21, 2018 9:36 pm UTC
PURCHASER
I am away from home for a week or so, but from what I recall, the core rule book doesn’t specifically mention that the game is player facing - ie all rolls made by the players.

There is also reference on the fast play sheet to (again from memory) cinematic combat option - but this term isn’t in the main rules.

I think from my knowledge of PBTA, that cinematic rolls the combat exchange into a single roll, rather than a separate roll by the player to hit, then another to defend, which seems to be the standard approach.

If this is right then I guess in the cinematic option you would sum up all the applicable traits etc, whereas in the attack/defend option the traits would be split according to which action (attack or defend) they principally affected?
Reply
Customer avatar
Ben D July 25, 2018 3:11 pm UTC
PUBLISHER
You're right, it doesn't explicitly say that the GM never rolls -- however there are no rules for the GM to roll (other than method 1 for monster damage).

The "cinematic combat" option is an invention by David through his interpretation of the rules and discussion with me, but was developed after the game was already published and not a term that I use in the text. However, I think it is a fair representation of that kind of one-roll-expedited combat.

As to how to run it: yes basically you make the task roll of "do we win the combat?" (or exchange if you prefer multiple rolls of combat), and you'd treat it like any other task -- sum all applicable traits, roll, and interpret results.

So you could easily make a 5-7 turn combat into one roll, and if the player rolled a 6- then they very well might die.
Reply
Customer avatar
Chad K May 20, 2019 2:49 am UTC
PURCHASER
I agree, it comes off unclear. Please don't use " they " continuously. Alternate he/ she , with the occasional " they" ( if unknown gender)if you must.
Reply
Customer avatar
Tom C December 30, 2019 3:25 am UTC
No, don't ever go back to the alternate he/she. The singular they is here to stay. Learn it, live it, love it. :)
Reply
Customer avatar
Chad K January 10, 2021 5:01 pm UTC
PURCHASER
It may be here, but I dont love it. Lets just agree to disagree.
Customer avatar
Jason D June 25, 2018 1:02 am UTC
PURCHASER
Any chance we can get a blank character sheet to download? - thanks.
Reply
Customer avatar
Ben D June 25, 2018 3:16 pm UTC
PUBLISHER
Hi! It's linked in the description of the product, right above the headline "How is it (Not) OSR?" It should also be included in your download of the PDF.

Just in case though, here's a link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NKmU1QHBEEBm2711Mjv4Pw8Vw9nSXgGt
Customer avatar
Yochai G June 10, 2018 12:15 am UTC
PURCHASER
I can't seem to leave a review either. So here goes:
There are a couple of things that have always bugged me about PbtA games, and I don't consider myself a particularly good OSR referee. I'm not a huge WoDu fan. This seems to take much of what I like from both the indie rpg community and OSR, and mash them together.

However, what I like about VoD after reading the rules:
* PbtA dice rolling is something I like, especially as an improv-heavy GM
* The OSR philosophy (heavy on the "GM is the adjudicator" / rulings, not rules, brutal, zero to hero, player skill over character skill, etc)
* Not having attributes and instead just using trait tags (strong, brutal, magical adept etc) to add bonuses (aptitude)
* Rolling once for an attack and its damage (you tak the lowest die and add the aptitude)
* Building your own class/trope (which I know some OSR games do) seems super easy (though perhaps limited at the moment)
* XP for kills, social interactions,...See more
Reply
Customer avatar
Ben D June 12, 2018 3:56 pm UTC
PUBLISHER
Thanks so much! Lame that we can't leave reviews, but oh well. Appreciate your support.
Customer avatar
Brett M June 03, 2018 3:12 pm UTC
PURCHASER
Holy crap. I'm not kidding when I say that Vagabonds of Dyfed is the first and only RPG I have ever read cover to cover. I LOVE this game. I ordered a hard copy and intend to try the game out as soon as possible.

This is pretty much the perfect product. I couldn't even find any errors in my reading. I just have exactly two pieces of advice: Have an "Under the Hood" for making new lineages, and also for making new techniques. I'm sure it's pretty straight forward, but knowing the theory behind making these elements would be useful.

Otherwise, amazing job! This beautifully merges my two favorite communities and I can't wait to see how if plays.
Reply
Customer avatar
Brett M June 03, 2018 3:28 pm UTC
PURCHASER
how *it plays
Reply
Customer avatar
Ben D June 03, 2018 8:02 pm UTC
PUBLISHER
That's so kind of you to say! Don't forget to leave a review, every rating and review really helps the game get noticed.
Reply
Customer avatar
Brett M June 03, 2018 11:05 pm UTC
PURCHASER
I had been writing it while I read the book. Just put it up!
Customer avatar
Laura A May 30, 2018 9:32 pm UTC
PURCHASER
I will be buying this as soon as I have disposable income in my budget. I just wanted to say THANK YOU for this incredibly detailed and helpful summary of the game and the system. Even if I hadn't been planning to buy it after missing the kickstarter, this thorough description of the game and its intent would have sold me on it.
Reply
Customer avatar
Ben D June 01, 2018 10:45 pm UTC
PUBLISHER
Hey thanks! I'm very glad that this page was as helpful as intended.
Customer avatar
Georg M May 30, 2018 7:42 am UTC
PURCHASER
Since I'm a publisher, I can't review this game. Let me tell you that this game deserves all the praise. It is very concise, which is something I admire since I don't have too much time to spare. It uses the weighted approach of PbtA (bell curved propability) and distinctions between miss, success with consequences, success and critical; but it also has bits of OSR that are super intriguing. I liked Tiny Dungeons for its Trait system; but Vagabonds does something similar with its Techniques. All around, I can't recommend this enough.

Also, I dig that I was able to quickly add Michtim support for Vagabonds using a combination of Traits from the Beastkin and Smallfolk Lineages. I can't decide on which Techniques to pick, because they are all so gorgeous, and well. Just try it out, it is really a cool game. Basically allowing you to build your own classes.
Reply
Customer avatar
Ben D June 01, 2018 10:45 pm UTC
PUBLISHER
Thanks Georg, that's very kind of you!
Reply
Customer avatar
Yochai G June 08, 2018 7:36 pm UTC
PURCHASER
Is that why I can't review it, either? I can't seem to review anything, now.
Hmm.
Reply
Customer avatar
Georg M June 15, 2018 4:25 pm UTC
PURCHASER
yes. there were publishers who downvoted their competition. I’m basically the opposite, I’m calling out to buy other designer’s games! but alas, that’s how it’s now
Customer avatar
Brett M May 29, 2018 10:05 pm UTC
PURCHASER
Looks like a really cool game! I'll ask here like I did with The Sword, The Crown, and The Unspeakable Power. Any chance you could remove the Watermark from the PDF if you're indifferent towards having it? I totally understand if you'd rather not. Most PbtA games don't have watermarks, which is a major component of why I love them and buy them.
Reply
Customer avatar
Ben D May 29, 2018 11:58 pm UTC
PUBLISHER
Hi Brett! We have "no watermark" checked; I believe that "watermarked pdf" is just the verbiage used by DT even if there's no watermark.

If you buy it and there's a watermark, please let me know. I'll reach out to DT in the mean time.
Reply
Customer avatar
Brett M June 01, 2018 1:01 pm UTC
PURCHASER
Thanks for letting me know. Almost done reading through the PDF. You folks have something really special here
Browse Categories
$ to $
 Follow Your Favorites!
NotificationsSign in to get custom notifications of new products!
 Recent History















Product Information
Platinum seller
Author(s)
Pages
106
File Size:
16.77 MB
Format
Original electronic Click for more information
Scanned image
These products were created by scanning an original printed edition. Most older books are in scanned image format because original digital layout files never existed or were no longer available from the publisher.

For PDF download editions, each page has been run through Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software to attempt to decipher the printed text. The result of this OCR process is placed invisibly behind the picture of each scanned page, to allow for text searching. However, any text in a given book set on a graphical background or in handwritten fonts would most likely not be picked up by the OCR software, and is therefore not searchable. Also, a few larger books may be resampled to fit into the system, and may not have this searchable text background.

For printed books, we have performed high-resolution scans of an original hardcopy of the book. We essentially digitally re-master the book. Unfortunately, the resulting quality of these books is not as high. It's the problem of making a copy of a copy. The text is fine for reading, but illustration work starts to run dark, pixellating and/or losing shades of grey. Moiré patterns may develop in photos. We mark clearly which print titles come from scanned image books so that you can make an informed purchase decision about the quality of what you will receive.
pixel_trans.gif
Original electronic format
These ebooks were created from the original electronic layout files, and therefore are fully text searchable. Also, their file size tends to be smaller than scanned image books. Most newer books are in the original electronic format. Both download and print editions of such books should be high quality.
File Information
Watermarked PDF Click for more information
Watermarked PDF

These PDF files are digitally watermarked to signify that you are the owner. A small message is added to the bottom of each page of the PDF containing your name and the order number of your purchase.

Warning: If any files bearing your information are found being distributed illegally, then your account will be suspended and legal action may be taken against you.

Here is a sample of a page from a watermarked title:

File Last Updated:
May 22, 2018
This title was added to our catalog on May 26, 2018.